samsung drivers - SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C
samsung drivers - SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C
Looking for the right samsung drivers to get your hardware working smoothly on Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2)? This page provides a safe, straightforward download for the SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C driver, plus clear install steps and troubleshooting so you can finish quickly without guesswork.
Download details
Driver model: SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C
Device type: Other
Supported OS: Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2)
File name: 551driver.zip
Date added: 2003-07-18
Tip: Verify the file name after downloading to make sure you got the correct package for your Other on Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2).
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How to install
ZIP package installation
Use this if your download is a .zip archive.
- Locate the ZIP file you downloaded. 551driver.zip
- Right‑click the ZIP and choose Extract to a folder.
- Open the extracted folder and note any .INF or setup.exe inside.
- If there is a setup.exe, run it. If not, install via Device Manager as outlined in the INF method below.
- Restart Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2) when prompted.
Troubleshooting common issues
- Unsigned driver warning on Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2) - Choose Continue or Install Anyway. This is normal for many legacy samsung drivers.
- Device not detected - Confirm you downloaded the correct model: SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C, and that the device is listed under Other in Device Manager.
- Setup can’t find the INF - Re‑extract the archive; ensure the .inf file is visible. If the path is long, move files to C:Drivers and try again.
- Conflicting older driver - In Device Manager, uninstall the device, check “Remove driver files” if available, restart, then reinstall using the INF method.
- Corrupt download - Compare file size after download or re‑download. File reference: 551driver.zip.
FAQ
Are these samsung drivers compatible with Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2)?
Yes, this package targets legacy systems. Always verify the device type matches Other and the model is SyncMaster 501s-551s-551v-501v, SyncMaster Magic C.
Do I need a specific driver version?
If your hardware works after install, you can keep it. Where a version is shown, we list it under “Driver version: ”. For older hardware, stability matters more than chasing newer releases.
How do I install without a setup.exe?
Use the INF method: Device Manager → Update Driver → Have Disk, then point to the extracted folder that contains the .inf file.
Why is the file a ZIP instead of an EXE?
Many legacy samsung drivers were distributed as archives for manual installation on Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95a (osr1), Windows 98, Windows 95b or higher (osr2). Extract first, then run setup.exe if included or install via INF.
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